H. S. Contino

H. S. Contino was first inspired to write in Mrs. Brown's 5th grade class. She's been plugging away at her keyboard ever since! She has currently published four books.

Contino's first book, "Shipwrecks of Coos County" was published by Arcadia Publishing in 2011. In an interview shortly after the publication, Contino stated that she acquired her appreciation for history and historical objects from her grandfather, who owned a small antiques shop in New England. She has fond memories of visiting his store and having him tell her the stories behind the many items on display.

A self-proclaimed "nomad," Contino has lived in numerous parts of the country including the desert, both the east and west coasts, and the southern states. By living in such different areas, she has gained an appreciation for the diversity of both the people and the land.

Contino's appreciation for variety is evident in her writing which includes both fiction and non-fiction. She has written about history, pets and animals, and both light-hearted and dark fiction.